Support collaborative learning with assigned roles and/or social contracts.

Emphasize the practicality and future application of strong collaborative skills.

Don’t assume that learners know how to work and collaborate in groups. Devote time specifically to develop teamwork skills – such as how to explain ideas to each other, to listen to alternate ideas and perspectives, reach consensus, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate efforts.

Redefine group work for learners. Address prior negative experiences and misconceptions about collaborative work. Help learners start fresh.

Roleplay and reinforce conflict resolution skills during the first few collaborative experiences.

The educator never waits until the summative assessment to evaluate progress. There are daily observations that helps identify and clarify learner progress.